West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 5327 — West Virginia ALS Care Services Act

Last action — Chapter 188, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Signed by Governor Patrick Morrisey (Republican) on March 14, 2026.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill relates to care services for individuals with ALS in West Virginia.

The West Virginia ALS Care Services Act aims to address the care needs of individuals diagnosed with ALS. It focuses on ensuring that appropriate services and support are available for these individuals.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of individuals with ALS may see improved support and resources for their loved ones' care.

Summary

West Virginia ALS Care Services Act

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to HB 5327 include the addition of lines that highlight the state's commitment to supporting individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their families, particularly through home-based care solutions. This change emphasizes the benefits of in-home caregiving, notably improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Additionally, the bill ensures that West Virginians with ALS receive coordinated care services, which is crucial for enhancing their quality of life and reducing the emotional and financial stress on their families. These updates make a significant difference by focusing on compassionate support for both patients and caregivers.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 5327 By Delegates Young and Worrell [Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED Committee Substitute for House Bill 5327 BYDELEGATEYOUNG ANW ORRELL [Passed March 12, 2026;
Reported on February 26, 2026] Eng CS for HB 5327 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §16-14-1 and §16-14-2, relating to the creation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis program, providing legislative findings;
in effect 90 days from passage (June 10, 2026)] Enr CS for HB 5327 AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §16-14-1 and §16-14-2, relating to the creation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis program, providing legislative findings;
1 Eng CS for HB 5327 (b) The program shall provide for the following initiatives:
Enr CS for HB 5327 (b) The program shall provide for the following initiatives:
Enr CS for HB 5327 The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
Clerk of the Senate Originated in the House of Delegates.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Health and Human Resources

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. By substitute, do pass

  7. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  8. Read 1st time

  9. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 306)

  14. Communicated to Senate

  15. Introduced in Senate

  16. To Health and Human Resources

  17. To Health and Human Resources

  18. Reported do pass

  19. Immediate consideration

  20. Read 1st time

  21. On 2nd reading

  22. Read 2nd time

  23. On 3rd reading

  24. Read 3rd time

  25. Passed Senate (Roll No. 506)

  26. Communicated to House

  27. Completed legislative action

  28. House received Senate message

  29. To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

  30. To Governor 3/25/26

  31. Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal

  32. Became law 4/2/2026

  33. Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal

  34. Chapter 188, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Roll Call

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29000
Democrat 4000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Robbie Morris Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Willis Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5327 do?
West Virginia ALS Care Services Act
Who sponsors HB 5327?
HB 5327 is sponsored by Kayla Young (Democrat) and Evan Worrell (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5327?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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